Lecture Notes: Experiment on Creating a Homunculus

Introduction

• Presenter: Korney
• Purpose: Conducting the fifth experiment to create a homunculus.
• Previous Experiments:
  • First experiment was partially successful but the homunculus died quickly.
  • Three subsequent experiments were unsuccessful.
  • Motivation: Initial partial success provides motivation.

Hypothesis and Method

• Consistent method used across experiments.
• Method:
  • Using an egg and human sperm.
  • Avoided sexual activity to ensure sperm maturity.
  • Injecting sperm into egg yolk using a syringe.

Experimental Process

1. Preparation

   • Make a hole in the egg.
   • Inject sperm into the egg yolk.
   • Seal the hole with plaster to prevent infection.
   • Place egg in a container.

2. Incubation

   • Egg kept in a warm, dark place.
   • Duration: 40 days (extended from 10 days in previous trials).

Observations After 40 Days

• Initial Assessment:

  • Smell is weak, indicating a possibly successful outcome.
  • Homunculus appears lifeless initially, but some movement observed.

• Detailed Observations:

  • Identified a mouth-like opening.
  • No holes observed in the back.
  • Resemblance to Coelenterata (e.g., jellyfishes or sea anemones).

Outcomes

• Homunculus movement noted, indicating initial signs of life.
• Accidental crushing led to the death of the homunculus.
• Observed possible secretion of fluid affecting clothing.
  • Speculated to be acidic, but no burning sensation on skin.

Conclusion

• Homunculi can have varied body forms and potentially spit acidic substances.
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Closing

• Farewell from Korney.